City Architect

Unique IDAG-0077DescriptionThe City Architect was responsible for the preparation of architectural plans for Council. Responsibility for the regulation of buildings in the city rested with the Building Surveyor (CA 76).

The first City Architect was Albert Bond who was appointed on 16 June 1873. The next was David McBeath who was City Architect from 5 March 1878 to 25 November 1880.

In 1881 the offices of Building Surveyor and City Architect were amalgamated when Thomas Sapsford was appointed City Architect and City Building Surveyor.CreationResolution of Council 16 June 1873AbolitionResolution of Council 1881

Position

Articled Pupil [City Architect]

Building Inspector [multiple departments]

Carpenter [multiple departments]

Cart Checker [multiple departments]

City Architect & Building Surveyor [multiple departments]

City Architect [multiple departments]

Clerk [City Architect]

Clerk of Works [multiple departments]

Draftsman [multiple departments]

Painter [multiple departments]

Timekeeper [City Architect]

Series

Council Plans I

Architectural Detail Sheets (plans) of Sydney Town Hall

Letters Sent

Letters Received [Municipal Council of Sydney]

Agency

City Architect and Building Surveyor's Department I

Description

Start date16th June 1873End date qualifierbyEnd date31st December 1881Relationship legacy dataRELATED TO: Sydney City Council OR-0001 (16/06/1873 to 31/12/1881)
RELATED TO: Property management FN-0006 (16/06/1873 to 31/12/1881)
Source System ID77

Relationships

OrganisationSydney City CouncilRelated functionsProperty management

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